Challengers of the Unknown #11

"Times Fade Away" in Challengers of the Unknown #11 (1997) brings a haunting blend of war, memory, and time-bending mystery, as Edward Sands reunites with his long-lost WWII comrade Paul Hemmings—now a man out of time after witnessing the Hiroshima blast. With Batman and Robin caught in surreal echoes of past conflicts, the Challengers must navigate fractured realities where veterans from different wars collide, all while Hemmings’ presence warps the very fabric of the present. Written by Steven Grant and illustrated with striking precision by John Paul Leon—whose dynamic interior art is matched by Shawn Martinbrough’s evocative cover inks—this issue stands as a standout in the series, blending psychological depth with the surreal.